PatchworkToxin (Hace 2 meses) #30558448Anything on a release date? I saw the white version ITEM #457060 has released. Did they come out at the same time or is this one delayed?
I just received my CCG release of her purchased through a Taobao seller, so she's not delayed long after her regular version. Her dress is not as blue and reflective as her prototype pictures though, but more like blue-green. A bit disappointing but she still looks adorable. Base is okay with excessive paints here and there, and box is pretty elaborate. Will upload pics later.

MC707 (Hace 2 meses) #30080817View spoilerHide spoilerHey, thanks for the info Tsumi. I ended up buying the regular version from N-Y since she came back in stock at the last minute. Probably a few people canceled their preorder, but it's good since I wanted the regular white china dress version more. Let me know how you like the blue version once you get her :)
Good luck on your order then. Mine seller was forced to cancel my PO and told me to reorder since she's delayed again(seems Taobao automatically cancels PO if seller didn't fulfill in listed time). Hope I'll get her in early Jan..
I liked the blue version more since her blue chinadress with silver elements reminded me of porcelains I saw in museums, and the slight purple hue of her hair. Also the fact that she's a Limited+Exclusive.

Tsumikiria (Hace 3 meses) #29573482View spoilerHide spoilerUsually a 'medal', 'crown' or 'diamond' icon next to their name in search listings indicates a reliable seller verified by Taobao. Click into their shop page you'll see how many years they've operated their business. In comments tab of a product page read the non-automatic ones(Taobao automatially gives a standard good feedback if buyer did not leave one), any is better than none. There's also metrics of how many people paid for the item on product page and listing. Also check inside their store to see if there's items with significantly cheap price(which indicates a bootleg), but I doubt anyone will be able sell a bootleg of an unreleased item.Hey, thanks for the info Tsumi. I ended up buying the regular version from N-Y since she came back in stock at the last minute. Probably a few people canceled their preorder, but it's good since I wanted the regular white china dress version more. Let me know how you like the blue version once you get her :)

MC707 (Hace 3 meses) #29567400I see, that's too bad. I was already a victim to Anime Island and lost $400 bucks to the preorder void (one of them was the white version of Ping-yi no less). How could I know it's a reliable Taobao seller though?
Thanks for the warning by the way.

Usually a 'medal', 'crown' or 'diamond' icon next to their name in search listings indicates a reliable seller verified by Taobao. Click into their shop page you'll see how many years they've operated their business. In comments tab of a product page read the non-automatic ones(Taobao automatially gives a standard good feedback if buyer did not leave one), any is better than none. There's also metrics of how many people paid for the item on product page and listing. Also check inside their store to see if there's items with significantly cheap price(which indicates a bootleg), but I doubt anyone will be able sell a bootleg of an unreleased item.

Tsumikiria (Hace 3 meses) #29518388I've read too many reviews of Kirin Hobby complaining that preordering from them is like throwing money into void, where they delay shipping months after release date when all other US-based shops have already shipped the item, and their customer service avoiding to answer refund requests.
I'd rather pay more in shipping than dealing with such hassle. I believe she's still available in some Taobao sellers. You just need to make good use of Google Translate or find a friend who understands Chinese.I see, that's too bad. I was already a victim to Anime Island and lost $400 bucks to the preorder void (one of them was the white version of Ping-yi no less). How could I know it's a reliable Taobao seller though?

MC707 (Hace 3 meses) #29517583Scared why? I'm looking for her but that's the only place I've seen her with open preorder.

I've read too many reviews of Kirin Hobby complaining that preordering from them is like throwing money into void, where they delay shipping months after release date when all other US-based shops have already shipped the item, and their customer service avoiding to answer refund requests.
I'd rather pay more in shipping than dealing with such hassle. I believe she's still available in some Taobao sellers. You just need to make good use of Google Translate or find a friend who understands Chinese.

Tsumikiria (Hace 4 meses) #28624407Ordered from a Taobao seller for $196. CCG Batch. Shipping fee is killing me.
I'm too scared to preorder from Kirin Hobby so...Scared why? I'm looking for her but that's the only place I've seen her with open preorder.